The gravekeeper elder made it very clear that he would only be instructing Xiang Shaoyun for half a year. After that, he would no longer interfere in Xiang Shaoyun's affairs. At the same time, he expressed that he wouldn't take Xiang Shaoyun as a disciple and that the elders needn't worry about it.

One could say that the gravekeeper elder was being very humble, especially considering the fact that his status and strength was much higher than these grand guardians. These grand guardians would need to be completely stupid to still refuse him in such a situation.

"We shall obey the gravekeeper's command," said the grand guardians with a bow before leaving. When they returned to the white stone where they had been observing Xiang Shaoyun, they took...